Around Town — 8-15-14

SATURDAY

Dinner and Dancing
The Widowed Group of the Greater Gaston Area will sponsor a dinner-dance at the Gaston County Resource Center at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway in Dallas. The doors open at 6 p.m., and admission is $8. The dinner is not included in the price of the admission, but is paid for by your donations. The featured band, “The Delmonicos,” is expected to play from 7-10 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Pancake BreakfastFatz Café in Lincolnton will offer a Pancake Breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes three pancakes, sausage, bacon, orange slices and a beverage. A yard sale and car wash will also take place at this time. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 11 and younger. For more information, please contact Tammy Heavner or Pam White at (980) 241-3517. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Yard Sale and Fish DinnerSt. James A.M.E. Zion Church on 501 South D Street in Maiden will hold a yard sale and fundraiser with fish, sandwiches and hot dogs for dinner. The yard sale will begin at 8 a.m. Fish plates, with fish, baked or pinto beans, coleslaw, bread and dessert, will cost $8. Fish sandwiches will cost $5, and hot dogs will cost $1.50. For more information, please call (828) 994-1149.

Church SupperSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church on King Wilkinson Road in Lincolnton will have a Chicken Pie Beef Stew Supper, beginning at 11 a.m. Eat-in plates are $5 for children ages 5-10, $8 for seniors, $9 for adults and children under five years of age eat free. Take-out plates are $9. Gospel music will be performed by The Griggs from 5-7 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the St. Luke’s building fund. For more information, please call (704) 732-7529.

SUNDAY

Homecoming
Coral Park Baptist Church will hold a Homecoming event at 10:30 a.m. There will be special singing by Joe Willis. Fellowship and food will be offered after preaching. For more information, please contact Bobby Spivey at (704) 735-4624.
Gospel Singers
Meadow Ridge Baptist Church at 1173 Zeb Haynes Road in Maiden will host the Fortify Trio during morning service, beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, please call (828) 428 – 1463

Sunday LuncheonMcKendree United Methodist Church at 3537 Maiden Highway in Lincolnton will host a Chicken Pot Pie and Homemade Meat Loaf Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meals will include vegetables, salads, homemade biscuits and dessert. Take-out orders will be available. Donations will be accepted for church missions and other projects. For more information, call (704) 735-4062.

Chicken Pie FundraiserCrowell Memorial UMC at 4018 Killian Road in Lincolnton will host a Chicken Pie Fundraiser from 12-2 p.m. Chicken Pie plates, including sides, dessert and a drink, will cost $6 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, please call (704) 735-8889.

Open HouseThe Lincoln County Veterans Center at 508 Howards Creek School Road in Lincolnton will host an Open House from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. All Veterans regardless of age or branch of service are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Call (704) 747-8557.